He told the story of how Bennington got involved in the band in the social media update: " We had just told Chester that we wanted him to join the band. He said he was ready to move out from Arizona to LA. We went to a pizza place near UCLA to hang out and talk about what to do next."

In an interview with Kerrange, Bennington remembered he was among several people who auditioned to be in Linkin Park. "It was really awkward because, as I met them, they were auditioning people. I would sing with them but then we’d have to stop because another guy would turn up. I just had to sit there and watch them audition someone else. I was thinking, ‘You’ve got to be f------ kidding me!’”

The band have set up a tribute website dedicated to Bennington found at chester.linkinpark.com. Anchored by the hashtag #RIPCHESTER, the site features details of US-based suicide prevention hotlines and charities, along with links to support groups that can be found internationally.